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Part of family on relief, Memphis, Texas, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Part of family on relief, Memphis, Texas, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Part of family on relief. Memphis, Texas
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Benefit Benefits Employment South Southern Texas United States Of America Unemployed Unemployment Unemployment Benefit United States Office Of War Information Dorothea Lange Dorothea Lange Taylor Dorothea Margaretta Nutzhorn Lange Dorothea Lee Russell Nutzhorn Dorothea Margaretta Recession Russell Lee Taylor Dorothea Lange
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This evocative photograph, titled "Part of Family on Relief, Memphis, Texas," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937 during the Great Depression. The image is a poignant depiction of the human spirit and the struggle for survival during one of the most challenging periods in American history. Lange, a photographer for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and later the Office of War Information (OWI), documented the lives of millions of unemployed and impoverished Americans during the 1930s. In this photograph, we see a determined and resilient woman, identified as Dorothea Margaretta Nutzhorn Taylor, sitting at a worn wooden desk in a relief office. Her expression is one of quiet determination, as she completes the necessary paperwork to receive assistance for her family. The photograph captures the stark reality of the Great Depression, with the empty chairs and bare walls of the relief office serving as a backdrop to the woman's story. The image is a testament to the enduring human spirit and the dignity of those who persevered during this difficult time. The photograph is a valuable historical record of the era, and a reminder of the importance of empathy and compassion in times of hardship. The photograph was taken as part of Lange's work for the FSA, which aimed to provide relief and assistance to farmers and rural communities affected by the Depression. Lange's powerful and evocative images helped to bring attention to the plight of the unemployed and impoverished, and her work continues to be celebrated as a significant contribution to the history of American photography.
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